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According to reports, Ducati and Alvaro Bautista are expected to part ways after the conclusion of the 2025 WorldSBK season.
Ducati and Alvaro Bautista are set to part ways after the 2025 WorldSBK season, as reported.
Bautista, a two-time WorldSBK champion, had signed a one-year contract extension in 2024 with a possible second year, which can be canceled by either party before July 2025.
Reports indicate that Ducati has chosen not to extend the contract for a second year and has informed Bautista.
No replacement has been named yet, but Ducati is expected to reveal the 2026 lineup soon, alongside current leader Nicolo Bulega.
Bautista, aged 41, desires to stay with Ducati and ride the new Panigale V4, but no concrete plans have been disclosed for his future within the Ducati team.
With the WorldSBK transfer market heating up, five riders have secured positions beyond 2025, with opportunities available at multiple manufacturers, including Honda, Yamaha, and BMW.
